Eating Disorders Support Group

Eating disorders are marked by an obsessive need to control the intake and/or purging of food. This community is dedicated to those struggling on the road to recovery. Join to discuss your experience with others and find support. Get advice, ask questions, and meet others who are going through similar struggles.

thought i was ok..

i used to come on here a lot. and i hit rock bottom, emotionwise, last summer and ive been up and down since then.
i was praactically made to put on weight because i hadnt started my periods yet (im 19) and that made me feel like shit. i havent stepped on a proper scales for months now and i am literally petrified to do so.
I have been in africa for 2 months volunteering with lions and elephants and at one point the only food they could offer us was the orphans food (high fat and calorie content which i didnt realise til i got back!! ) and now im back and all these feelings are slowly coming back but htis time i know i do look bigger and i actually hate it! im so scared of feeling so terrible inside myself again.
I had an amazing time in africa and dont want to ruin my happiness i felt when i came back. I think , or i know its the stress of living in a city like london that does this to people. anyone else think this?

How amazing what you did in Africa. That is such a courageous thing and you helped so many people.
Concerning your weight. Why don't you go to a nutritionist who can weigh you backwards and let you know if you are an the normal BMI category. If you should be too heavy which I doubt, she can make a mealplan to lose some of the weight in a healthy way.

I miss traveling with my husband. Has anyone found a specific site regarding cruising for widow/widowers or any sightseeing trips. Not interested in being with couples and kids,,,I realize a cruise ship will have a portion size of families and couples, but perhaps they also put together a part of the cruise ship for groups of widows/widowers????

A friend sent this to me..As far as I can see, grief will never truly end.It may become softer overtime, more gentleand some days will feel sharp.But grief will last as long as Love does - ForeverIt's simply the way the absence of your loved onemanifests in your heart. A deep longing accompaniedby the deepest Love some days. The heavy fog mayreturn and the next day, it may recede.Once again, it's...

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